Leaving Cleveland
A project in New York, NY by Steven H. Begleiter000days
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A Fictional Memoir
Backers: 47
Average Pledge Per Backer: $117
Funded: $5,491 of $3,350
Dates: Aug 29th -> Sep 28th (30 days)
Project By: Steven H. Begleiter
Backers: 47
Average Pledge Per Backer: $117
Funded: $5,491 of $3,350
Dates: Aug 29th -> Sep 28th (30 days)
Project By: Steven H. Begleiter
$5,491
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 28 @ 11:06 -0400 GMT
163%
of goal
(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)
Latest News
40 hours left and final edit finished/ big hug and love from Steven H. Begleiter 
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all I wanted to thank you all for your pledges. I can't tell you what it means to me, your generosity and faith to help my dream project become a realty. I just finished the final edit...of the book, although before it goes to print I... (Read More)
Final Editing from back to front and ONLY 3 days left to Pledge..Excerpt
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Once I met my initial goal and knew I had a enough pledges to publish the book, I started editing , again. I read that editing from the last page to the first was helpful since the reader, moi, would concetrate on the language, not the story. It... (Read More)
Excerpt for Leaving Cleveland Chapter 17th " The King and Queen of Kitsch
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, With all the news swirling about Trump, I thought you may want to read a preview of the time Sam and Izzy pay a visit to the Trump Family in Florida....back when Donny Jr. was not even a teenager. Remember to pledge if you have not, one... (Read More)
6 Days to Go
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi , This is friendly reminder if you have not pledge yet, there are 6 days to go. I am hoping to do one more video excerpt of the book before the end of this campaign. If you have pledged, remember to sign up for my blog at Leaving Cleveland. to... (Read More)
It's not all about writing
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
If you did check out the awards for pledging you will have noticed some of you will be able to select a print from my Awards galllery on my website...I took a break from editing yesterday and went up, literally up..it is about 4k feet higher than... (Read More)
Not to namedrop but .....and only 10 days left..please pledge
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
If you have been following these updates you will know that Murray Horwitz has agreed to write a blurb about Leaving Cleveland for the back of the book. As you know I have been reaching out to people I thought would really appreciate the content of... (Read More)
Big News and other things
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I wanted to share some exciting news and developments concerning my book "Leaving Cleveland" . 1: I have been reaching out to notable writers to see if they would read my book and if they liked it would write a blurb for the back of the book. I... (Read More)
Celebrity, did you know....An Excerpt from my book Leaving Cleveland: Less than 2 weeks to pledge.
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
In my fictional book, Leaving Cleveland, some of my characters are well known. Although I have might of met them, for real, I thought as a fictional writer it would be more interesting to imagine how the conversation would transpire between Izzy,... (Read More)
Only 2 Weeks to Go/ Link to Leaving Cleveland Blog
September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
That is right, only two weeks to go. I am transitioning all my readers to my blog. So if you want to stay up to date with the latest content and publication of the book, click on the link below and subscribe . Leaving Cleveland Blog If you... (Read More)
30 Pledges in the first two weeks: Staying on track
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
HI Friends, I wanted to let you know that my book project Leaving Cleveland has reached 30 pledges ranging from a $1 to $500. Every pledge, regardless of the amount is meaningful to me. A pledge informs me that you support this creative project and... (Read More)
Meeting with my printer tomorrow and an excerpt...Please Pledge
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Meeting with the printer ..and a Cleveland Excerpt... Hi I still have 19 days left and I am trying to take advantage of the time to raise more funds. The reason is with more funds I can do a much bigger launch of the book. I do thank all of you who... (Read More)
My Kickstarter Campaign Leaving Cleveland has been successfully funded : Now What?
September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, I am still in a bit of shock and overwhelmed with the support from those of you who have pledged to my Kickstarter Campaign and with the speed it was accomplished. I have met my goal of $3,350 and beyond within one week. Thank you Thank... (Read More)
The Numbers and a Surprise
September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends, I would first like to thank all of you for your support and encouragement to publish “Leaving Cleveland.” A few have asked me “Why $3,350.00 and what happens if you exceed that goal, what happens with the extra money? Let me state... (Read More)
Why Missoula, Montana is so important in my book Leaving Cleveland : click on link to find out
September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
http://cleveland-nyc-journal-novel.blog (Read More)
Video of me reading an excerpt of Chapter 9 Izzy
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, I recorded a video of myself reading an excerpt of chapter 9. This is when Sam flies to New Mexico to meet Izzy for the first time. The night before he picked up a special package for Izzy and is trying not to freak out....You will also... (Read More)
Almost Half way there on day 2
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow...End of Day 2 and I am almost half way there...but still a ways to go....I am blown away buy your generosity and kindness. Please feel free to share with friends who might be interested in chipping in ... and stay tuned for updates. Warm... (Read More)
Link to Leaving Cleveland Blog with book excerpts and updates 28 days left
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
HI Friends First of all thank you for your interest in my book " Leaving Cleveland" your support means a lot to me on the road to attaining one my long term goals. For those who donated on day one , much thanks and for those who are thinking about it... (Read More)
Just Launched , Day 1 and off to a good start
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
HI , I am nervous and excited to be launching my first Kickstarter. I want to thank those of you who have already donated and pledged to donate, total of $1300. With 29 days to go and $2,050 to raise, I feel am off to a good start but until I reach... (Read More)
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